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Where to stay near Departure Bay Beach?

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Departure Bay Beach on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Departure Bay Beach consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 14, 2026.

A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.

A two-story house with a brick facade, large windows, and a garage.

A hallway with a wooden bench, a door with glass panels, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy living room with a dining area, large windows with ocean views, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

1. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

2.2 km from Departure Bay Beach

Grace

CNY746

CNY866 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

A room with a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden table with two stools, a red sofa, and a sliding glass door leading outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A reception desk with a wooden panel design, a framed painting of a sunset, and a sign indicating special offers for hotel guests.

2. The Spot

Central Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Beach

YANRU

CNY479

CNY555 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, a wicker chair, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a textured wall and a framed picture above the bed.

A reception area with a sign reading "Welcome to The Buccaneer Inn," a reception desk, a framed map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

A wooden sign for The Buccaneer Inn with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and a road in the background.

3. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay Beach

ANDREA

CNY432

CNY501 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

A covered balcony with a view of a building and trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

4. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Departure Bay Beach

Dan

CNY395

CNY459 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

A motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash.

A motel with a parking lot, a building with multiple windows, and a sign indicating the motel's name.

5. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Beach

Nancy

CNY618

CNY717 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.

A lakeside property with a house, a pathway, and a sign indicating a private dock.

A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a lake.

6. Inn On Long Lake

4.2 km from Departure Bay Beach

Gagandeep

CNY927

CNY1,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A sauna room with wooden walls, a bench, and shelves with towels and glassware.

A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.

A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

7. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach

Lisa

CNY653

CNY757 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

A Best Western hotel with a modern design, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Best Western Northgate Inn

6.1 km from Departure Bay Beach

Dan

CNY882

CNY1,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

A waterfront marina with boats, a tall building, and a clear blue sky.

A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

9. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach

Josh

CNY847

CNY983 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bar area with a long white counter, green bar stools, and a wooden accent wall.

A modern interior with a long communal table, several chairs, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a large flat-screen TV.

10. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo, 5.2 km from Departure Bay Beach

Susan

CNY770

CNY893 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

A hotel hallway with a skylight, carpeted floor, and doors numbered 307 and 314.

A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a metal staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

11. Quality Inn

5.3 km from Departure Bay Beach

Boting

CNY828

CNY960 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a bar area.

A rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.

A patio with outdoor seating, brick walls, large windows, and potted plants.

12. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach

Shirley

CNY750

CNY870 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.

13. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 3.7 km from Departure Bay Beach

Meenakshi

CNY719

CNY834 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

A row of white buildings with green railings and balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

14. Harbour Light Motel

6 km from Departure Bay Beach

Maurice

CNY605

CNY701 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a restaurant.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

7 km from Departure Bay Beach

Myrna

CNY770

CNY893 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel with a courtyard featuring a stone structure, outdoor seating, and a view of a mountain range.

16. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay Beach

Cindy

CNY431

CNY500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, and window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a TV.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

17. Diplomat Motel

6.2 km from Departure Bay Beach

Crystal

CNY527

CNY611 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.

A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including a booth and high stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

18. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay Beach

Nick

CNY777

CNY901 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.

A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry with a waiting room sign, and a cityscape in the background.

19. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach

Marilyne

CNY605

CNY701 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B	9.0 346 346 reviews	View
The Spot	8.2 836 836 reviews	View
Buccaneer Inn	9.0 1005 1,005 reviews	View
Departure Bay Motel	7.8 755 755 reviews	View
The Bluebird Motel	7.0 836 836 reviews	View

Other landmarks near Departure Bay Beach

Sugarloaf Mountain Park

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Sugarloaf Mountain Park— just one of the monuments in Departure Bay.

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Nanaimo Golf Club

You might want to practice your swing at Nanaimo Golf Club, a golf course located 3 mi (4.8 km) from central Nanaimo. If Nanaimo Golf Club doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Beban Park Golf Course & Driving Range, and Pryde Vista Golf Course are also nearby.

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Beach Estates Park

Beach Estates Park is worth a pic or two when discovering Departure Bay. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here?

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Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park

Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park is worth a visit, located 4.3 mi (7 km) from central Nanaimo.

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Beban Park Golf Course & Driving Range

You might want to play some rounds at Beban Park Golf Course & Driving Range, located 3 mi (4.8 km) from central Nanaimo. If Beban Park Golf Course & Driving Range doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Nanaimo Golf Club, and Pryde Vista Golf Course are also nearby.

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Cliff McNabb Arena

You can catch an event at Cliff McNabb Arena, located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from central Nanaimo. If you think Cliff McNabb Arena is cool, you also might like Frank Crane Arena and Nanaimo Ice Centre, both located nearby.

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Frank Crane Arena

7.8/10 (48 reviews)

You can catch an event at Frank Crane Arena, located 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from central Nanaimo. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? If you think Frank Crane Arena is cool, you also might like Cliff McNabb Arena and Nanaimo Ice Centre, both located nearby.

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Eagle View Park

Eagle View Park is worth a visit, located 4.3 mi (7 km) from central Nanaimo.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels near Departure Bay Beach?

Guests enjoy staying at Maple View Bed and Breakfast, which is a bed & breakfast close to Departure Bay Beach.
Another highly rated hotel is Coast Bastion Hotel, which is a short drive away.
You'll find 979 lodging options in the surrounding area to choose from including hotels and vacation rentals.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Departure Bay Beach?

You can find the best price for your travel budget on Hotels.com by adding your search criteria and sorting by price. Prices vary based on when and where you plan to go.

Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY459

What cheap hotels are close to Departure Bay Beach?

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo is a budget-friendly hotel near Departure Bay Beach and offers a free continental breakfast, free parking, and free in-room WiFi.

Can I find hotels close to Departure Bay Beach that are fully refundable?

Yes, there are many hotels with refundable room rates, but be sure to check the cancellation deadline. Find refundable rates using the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

Both Maple View Bed and Breakfast and Coast Bastion Hotel are highly rated hotels near Departure Bay Beach that offer these rates.

What are the best romantic hotels near Departure Bay Beach?

For travelers looking for a romantic stay, The Grand Hotel Nanaimo offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge. It's a short 10-minute drive from Departure Bay Beach.
Another great option is Coast Bastion Hotel, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels close to Departure Bay Beach with free breakfast?

You can begin your day with a free full breakfast at Maple View Bed and Breakfast, which is a short 3-minute drive from Departure Bay Beach.
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo is also a recommended place to stay with a free continental breakfast, and it's located a short drive away.

Which hotels near Departure Bay Beach have rooms with great views?

Enjoy rooms with mountain or city views at Maple View Bed and Breakfast, which is a short 3-minute drive from Departure Bay Beach.
Another great choice nearby is Coast Bastion Hotel, which has rooms with ocean views.

What are the best family hotels close to Departure Bay Beach?

Keep the family happy with a stay at Beach Acres Resort which offers a playground, high chairs, and a beach. Departure Bay Beach is 37 minutes away by car.
Also consider Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort as another great choice for your family's trip.

What are the best luxury hotels near Departure Bay Beach?

Indulge yourself when you stay at The Tuwanek Hotel and Spa, which is within reach of Departure Bay Beach and offers a full-service spa and a hot tub.

What are the best hotels near Departure Bay Beach with free parking?

If you're traveling by car, Maple View Bed and Breakfast offers free parking and you'll be a short 3-minute drive from Departure Bay Beach.
Another property that offers free parking is The Grand Hotel Nanaimo, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels near Departure Bay Beach with a pool?

If swimming is at the top of your list, Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo has an indoor pool. Departure Bay Beach is a short 13-minute drive from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort.

What cheap motels can I book close to Departure Bay Beach?

To save on your stay near Departure Bay Beach, take a look at Departure Bay Motel, which offers parking and free in-room WiFi.
Buccaneer Inn is another affordable motel to consider in the area.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Departure Bay Beach?

Besides relaxing by the water at Departure Bay Beach, you can check out nearby sights like Woodgrove Shopping Centre, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, and Nanaimo Museum.
Bastion, Long Lake, and Fairwinds Golf Club are other places to visit in the area.

What are the best lodges close to Departure Bay Beach?

Experience nature when you stay at Bethlehem Centre, which is a short 14-minute drive from Departure Bay Beach. The lodge offers a terrace and parking.
Lake Cowichan Lodge is a second lodge located in the larger area.

What are the best cabins close to Departure Bay Beach?

The Oystercatcher-A Bright, off-grid Container home. : Enjoy serenity and a deck/patio when you stay at this cabin located a 23-minute drive from Departure Bay Beach.
Cedar Forest Hideaway with Outdoor Shower & Hot Tub: This is another cabin retreat to consider, which is 29 minutes away by car.

What are the best campsites near Departure Bay Beach?

Prancing Pony Glamping Dome at Shirewoods Farm: Experience a rural setting when you stay a 26-minute drive from Departure Bay Beach. This campsite offers guests a patio, a kitchenette, and free WiFi.
Park Sands Beach Resort: Here is another place to camp 39 minutes away by car.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Departure Bay Beach?

Bring your furry friend to Coast Bastion Hotel, which is a short 14-minute drive from Departure Bay Beach.
Another pet-friendly spot is Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort. The resort offers food and water bowls.

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